Hunting
Labrador Retrievers are outstanding gun dogs, bred to hunt waterfowl and upland game under difficult conditions. Hunt tests and field trials are used to demonstrate the Labrador's exceptional hunting abilities.
The Labrador Retriever Club of Greater Boston runs several AKC-sanctioned hunt tests per year. Information about upcoming tests and results from past tests will be posted here.
Rules and regulations can be obtained from the AKC Retriever Hunt Test page. Up-to-date listings of all upcoming AKC hunt tests and field trials events in the New England area are available from the AKC Events Search page.
Working Certificate
LRCGB also offers the less competitive working certificate. A dog that fulfills the working certificate requirements has demonstrated that it is not gun-shy and willing to retrieve birds on land and in water.
If you're interested in training your young Labrador to become an enthusiastic retriever, join the Beginner's Field Training Class, offered by LRCGB each spring at the Delaney Wildlife Management Area in Stow, MA. Click here for details.
| Date |
Event |
Location |
Closes |
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| Jul 12, 2008 |
Flyer Day |
Gardner, MA |
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Info |
| Jul 20, 2008 |
Working Certificate |
Hopkinton, NH |
Jul 9, 2008 |
Premium |
| Aug 16 & 17, 2008 |
Fall Hunt Test |
West Thompson, CT |
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Past Events
| Apr 26 & 27, 2008 |
Spring Hunt Test |
Gardner, MA |
Results |
Photos |
| Apr 19 & 20, 2008 |
Hunt Test Know-How Workshop |
Putnam, CT |
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| Sep 21-23, 2007 |
LRCGB Fall Hunt Test |
Woodstock, CT |
Results |
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| Jul 22, 2007 |
Working Certificate |
Hopkinton, NH |
Results |
Photos |
| Apr 28/29, 2007 |
LRCGB Spring Hunt Test |
Gardner, MA |
Results |
Photos
Photos |
| Sep 22, 2006 |
LRCGB Fall Hunt Test |
Woodstock, CT |
Results |
Photos |
| Apr 29, 2006 |
LRCGB Spring Hunt Test |
Addieville East, RI |
Results |
Photos |
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